Sunday, March 27, 2011

If only there were no borders

If only there were no borders

If only there were no borders

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:52 PM PDT

Mohali-based Shailender Anand and his family has invited his friend from across the border, Haji Mohammad Ijaz, to come here to watch the semi-final between India and Pakistan at Mohali.

Tribals worry as chopper remains out of order

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:49 PM PDT

As the helicopter of Jagson Airlines, the only means of transportation to snow-bound Lahaul-Spiti district of HP has been awaiting clearance from DGCA at Delhi, hundreds of tribals who have moved to lower areas before the onset of winters are worrying about their crops, with sowing delayed.

SJVN targets Rs 1,718-crore revenue

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:47 PM PDT

Setting a stiff target, SJVN top management has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Union power ministry for generating 6,900 million units (MU) of power from the 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri project in 2011-12.

Apartment Act under scrutiny in Shimla

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:44 PM PDT

As the government gets down to take stock of the Apartment Act, senior BJP minister Ishwar Dass Dhiman has rubbished opposition allegations about land mafia operating in the state but has gone onto say that it was Congress that amended the land laws to show favour to chosen ones.

Changer irrigation scheme launched in Himachal

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:37 PM PDT

Water deficient areas of Dabat have a reason to cheer with the inauguration of the Changer lift irrigation scheme.

Sharjah court frees 8 Punjabi youths of murder charge

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:34 PM PDT

A Shariat court in Sharjah on Sunday put its seal on the blood money accepted by the father of a murdered Pakistani youth and freed 8 Punjabis and 2 Pakistanis of all charges except that of bootlegging for which they were sentenced to 3 years imprisonment, of which they have already served 21 months.

Politicos, babus buy Chinese weapons in Punjab

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:30 PM PDT

A lot of weapons recovered by the state police from terrorists and criminals in the last 20 were allotted to political leaders and bureaucrats for a pittance. This came to the fore in information procured by a Bathinda resident, Charanjit Singh Bhullar, from the home department under RTI.

Livestock breeding policy

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:29 PM PDT

Haryana has notified a livestock breeding policy to promote breeding and development of livestock, especially of buffaloes in the state.

Decision on Khalsa varsity on consensus: CM

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:26 PM PDT

The final decision on setting up of the Khalsa Univeristy would be taken after reaching a consensus on the matter said chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Sunday. He was here for a sangat darshan programme at Dana Mandi, Mehta.

ASI suspended for shielding accused

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:24 PM PDT

A police official had to face the whip of his superiors for shielded an accused, who allegedly sodomized a minor. The ASI, who was serving as in charge of police post Haripur, has been put under suspension as the latter didn't register a case against the accused despite repeated attempts made by the victim's parents.

Rail services resume in state

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:22 PM PDT

A day after Jat leaders announced to withdraw their 20-day long agitation following assurances by chief minister B S Hooda, the protesters completely cleared all the railway tracks throughout the state and the rail services resumed on Sunday.

Haryana back on track as Jats pull back

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:20 PM PDT

With Jat agitation called off on Saturday after 21 days, normal situation prevailed in Haryana on Sunday. Now, the authorities are assessing the loss caused by the stir.

4 held for tampering with case

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:16 PM PDT

The alleged tampering with a file of police case has cost dearly to former district attorney (DA) of Patiala, present deputy district attorney (DDA) and an assistant sub-inspector of police.

Pak interior secy arrives for meeting

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:13 PM PDT

"The secretary-level meeting between India and Pakistan will help bring in an era of easier visa regime for hassle-free traveling between the two nations for the common man." This was stated by Pakistan interior ministry secretary Qamaruz-Zaman, who arrived in India via Attari land border on Sunday.

CAG points out wasteful expenditure

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:10 PM PDT

The CAG in its latest report has lashed out at the Haryana power distribution companies and utilities for failing to curb distribution losses, non-imposition of penalty and for incurring wasteful expenditure amounting to crores of rupees.

Amritsar set to cheer for team India

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:07 PM PDT

The city is gearing-up for that special moment to witness the batting exploits, bowling ravages and fielding perfections on big screens when Indian and Pakistani cricket teams would meet in Mohali on March 30.

PGI on red alert protocol

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 02:03 PM PDT

The Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) is on 'red alert protocol' for the visiting VVIPs for the ICC World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan to be played in Mohali on Wednesday.

In Pak, mad scramble for theatre tickets too

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 01:59 PM PDT

While there is excitement in the entire region over the India-Pakistan World Cup semi-final match to played in Mohali on Wednesday, the situation is no different in Lahore and other parts of Pakistan.

Manpreet launches political party

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 01:58 PM PDT

A new era in Punjab politics began on Sunday when a massive gathering at the historic Khatkar Kalan village gave a standing ovation to the announcement of People's Party of Punjab - a new party formed by a man who promises a clean break from traditional, some would say, dirty, contemporary politics.

Remand prisoner dies in hospital, relatives claim police torture

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 01:51 PM PDT

Tension prevailed at the government general hospital here on Sunday when relatives of a remand prisoner staged protests and shouted slogans after the latter died in mysterious circumstances.

Top Maoist leader

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 01:50 PM PDT

One of the top Maoist leaders in Andhra-Orissa Border (AOB), Pallojula Parmeswara Rao alias Nandu alias Papanna surrendered before Visakha police here citing ill-health.

MCI to revise medical syllabi on Tuesday

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 01:45 PM PDT

An important meeting hosted by the Medical Council of India on Tuesday will finalise India's revised undergraduate and postgraduate medical curriculum.

Universalization of food security law may take a hit, shows survey

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 01:22 PM PDT

A pilot survey finding that 25-30% of the rural population can be automatically excluded from food security entitlements for below poverty line population might help forge a consensus between the government and the Sonia Gandhi-led National Advisory Council.

Guv Patil to host PM-Gilani dinner?

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 12:59 PM PDT

Punjab governor and Chandigarh administrator Shivraj Patil may host the dinner on behalf of PM Manmohan Singh for Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani at the Raj Bhavan in Chandigarh if the PMO gives its clearance, a Raj Bhavan source told TOI on Sunday.

Cricket fever not to blur focus on talks

Posted: 27 Mar 2011 12:56 PM PDT

Cricket diplomacy will have a bearing on the much awaited home secretary-level talks between India and Pakistan beginning on Monday.
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